Nostrildamus
Well-Known Member
I understand that Maris Otter is a specifc strain of winter malt which is "floor-malted". I'd love to brew a traditional english bitter or other ale using it but have no access to it through my LHBS and really don't want to go to the hassle of ordering it online. My LHBS does however carry an ESB malt with the following description:
This "Extra Special British" pale malt is malted for brewers seeking the unique flavor imparted by well-modified British pale malt. Gambrinus modified its malting process to produce this distinct malt traditionally found only on the British Isles.
I was wondering if this would be a suitable substitute. I will of course ask at my LHBS as well but I thought I'd throw it out there for discussion first. If it would be acceptable to what degree should I use it? 50%?100%?
Thanks in advance, HBT folk.
This "Extra Special British" pale malt is malted for brewers seeking the unique flavor imparted by well-modified British pale malt. Gambrinus modified its malting process to produce this distinct malt traditionally found only on the British Isles.
I was wondering if this would be a suitable substitute. I will of course ask at my LHBS as well but I thought I'd throw it out there for discussion first. If it would be acceptable to what degree should I use it? 50%?100%?
Thanks in advance, HBT folk.